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Signals 'consistent' with those from black boxes detected

Signals 'consistent' with those from black boxes detected

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

A pinger locator has detected signals consistent with those emitted by aircraft black boxes, raising hopes of finding the missing Malaysia Airlines plane a month after it mysteriously disappeared en route to China.

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, could be seizing upon "fear" and "anger" among American people for poll gains instead of hope and a promise for a better future, US envoy Richard Verma has said.

UDAY'S TAKE! When Rahul Gandhi finally arrived

UDAY'S TAKE! When Rahul Gandhi finally arrived

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Rediff.com's designer Uday Kuckian thinks the Gandhi Nehru scion has FINALLY arrived by taking the 'so called anti-corruption' step.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has launched India's first ever indoor navigation app.

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Dr Mary Varghese's determination to live life beyond her wheelchair inspired Chelsea Clinton to include her in She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History.

Ambassador set to get a facelift!

Ambassador set to get a facelift!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

With over 35 brands offering their cars, Hindustan Motors is on the brink of being forgotten.

MUST READ: An ex-minister's anguished letter to the PM

MUST READ: An ex-minister's anguished letter to the PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Lamenting decline in polity, Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday demanded that cases against politicians should be tried in fast-track courts and quick verdict delivered "to clean up our own house".

Re-assessing Nehru: 'Naive' or realist?

Re-assessing Nehru: 'Naive' or realist?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Colonel (retd) Anil Athale take a critical look at Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign and defence policy contributions and failures.

'I was wondering if this was The End'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'

Top 10 Indian role models in the start-up domain

Top 10 Indian role models in the start-up domain

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Read on to know why and how these Indian entrepreneurs inspired readers and young start-ups.

Missing jet: Searchers race against time as ships fail to detect new 'pings'

Missing jet: Searchers race against time as ships fail to detect new 'pings'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Search ships on Tuesday failed to detect any more underwater pulses after signals possibly from the missing Malaysian jet were recorded over the weekend, even as investigators were racing against time to locate the black box of the ill-fated aircraft before its beacons fall silent.

Punjab: Class X student raped in official car

Punjab: Class X student raped in official car

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

A student of Class X, was allegedly raped by two persons and later dumped near a colony in Bathida, Punjab, from a car having a red beacon atop, police said on Sunday.

Navy close to finding missing aircraft as underwater search begins

Navy close to finding missing aircraft as underwater search begins

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Naval submarine INS Sindhudhvaj has begun underwater search along the Tamil Nadu coastline to trace the missing Coast Guard Dornier aircraft.

Janmashtami clashes: Curfew continues in Bareilly on Day 3

Janmashtami clashes: Curfew continues in Bareilly on Day 3

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Curfew continued in troubled areas of Bareilly on the third consecutive day on Tuesday even as all schools and colleges remained closed in the region.

Indo-pak leaders mourn Mehdi Hassan's demise

Indo-pak leaders mourn Mehdi Hassan's demise

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The 84 year-old ghazal singer passed away.

11 bodies recovered from avalanche site in Kashmir

11 bodies recovered from avalanche site in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

State announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed.

Why the Dalai Lama is so beloved

Why the Dalai Lama is so beloved

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'From exile in India, he keeps the Tibetan cause blazing on the world radar.' 'He could take himself very seriously indeed -- hundreds of millions of people do, after all.' 'Instead,' discovers Mitali Saran, 'he is a joyous, laughing beacon of dissent, both political and spiritual.'

IAF @ 80: Saluting the warriors of the sky

IAF @ 80: Saluting the warriors of the sky

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The Indian Air Force has had a remarkable and memorable journey since its formation on October 8, 1932. It has since been operating in an environment that is both challenging and demanding and is now a seasoned and battle tested force.

Don't panic, Jayant Sinha's advice to investors

Don't panic, Jayant Sinha's advice to investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The government sought to assure investors that India has a "fortress" like balance sheet and is well prepared to deal with the impact of global economic turbulence.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IN PICS: Srinagar Jammu highway opens

IN PICS: Srinagar Jammu highway opens

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The 300-km Srinagar Jammu national highway, the lone road linking Kashmir valley to rest of the country was thrown open for one way traffic on Wednesday evening, thanks to the round-the-clock efforts put in by the border roads organisation to make the road traffic worthy.

Mohali braced for high-octane India-Pakistan showdown

Mohali braced for high-octane India-Pakistan showdown

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

The otherwise sleepy town of Mohali woke up on Wednesday morning buzzing with excitement as the countdown to the World Cup semi-final featuring arch-rivals India and Pakistan entered its final hours.

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Director Seenu Vaitla, happily relives moments of the making of Dookudu in this exclusive interview.

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday sought keen oversight and personal indulgence of health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of states and union territories to lead the second nationwide mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination scheduled to be held on January 8.

10 in a day! Shah triggers sensational New Zealand collapse

10 in a day! Shah triggers sensational New Zealand collapse

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Yasir Shah took eight first-innings wickets for 41 and added two more after New Zealand were forced to follow on, becoming the first bowler to take 10 wickets in a day since Indian Anil Kumble in 1999.

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the US, India and the world.

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The British government has condemned the BBC's decision to keep using the term 'Islamic State' in reference to the terrorist outfit, days after Prime Minister David Cameron asked media outlets to avoid using the misleading term which gives undue credibility to the "poisonous death cult".

No official events on Martyrs' Day in J-K for the first time in history

No official events on Martyrs' Day in J-K for the first time in history

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

In a break from past, there was no function at the martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar after the government dropped July 13 from the list of gazetted holidays last year, officials said.

Pakistan reworking plans on Cook and Root

Pakistan reworking plans on Cook and Root

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Pakistan have adjusted their plans for Alastair Cook and Joe Root ahead of Wednesday's third test at Edgbaston, the touring side's coach Mickey Arthur has said, adding he considers the duo as the backbone of England's batting. Root scored 254 and an unbeaten 71 while Cook made 105 and 76 not out as Pakistan were beaten by 330 runs on the fourth day of the second test at Old Trafford last week to level the four-match series at 1-1.

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Pompeo, who became the Trump administration's highest ranking official to visit Sri Lanka, said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a vision for democracy to build a relationship and the "freedom to hold democratic elections".

US: FBI to probe attack on two elderly Sikhs

US: FBI to probe attack on two elderly Sikhs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

A troubled Sikh community shocked by the shooting of their two elderly members on Monday offered a reward of US $ 30,000 for any information leading to the culprits, as the local police said they suspected it to bea hate crime and have called in the Federal Bureau of Investigation to join the manhunt.

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore had resolved to complete 100, 25m laps before he turned 100 at the end of April. The 99-year-old, who has captured the imagination of the public with his heroics, finished the last few steps of his 2,530-yard walk at his home in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire with a beaming smile.

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Rediff.com3 May 2010

During his meetings with the UPA boss and the prime minister, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader is expected to discuss two thorny issues affecting Dr Singh's government -- the 2G spectrum row involving Telecom Minister and DMK MP A Raja and the continued absence of his son M K Alagiri, the Union chemicals and fertilisers minister, from Parliament and Cabinet meetings.

First turbaned Sikh becomes US army officer

First turbaned Sikh becomes US army officer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

An influential lawmaker from New York congratulated Captain Tejdeep Singh Rattan for graduating from the Army Officer Course, making him the first turbaned Sikh officer to complete basic training in over two decades.

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Why Bollywood is NOT worth its name

Why Bollywood is NOT worth its name

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The Rs 19,100 crore 'Indian film industry' is more than its monikers for three simple reasons, feels Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Atwal success fuels India's major ambitions

Atwal success fuels India's major ambitions

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Arjun Atwal's PGA Tour triumph shone as a beacon on an otherwise dark Sunday for Indian sports, fuelling the world's second most populous country's hopes of celebrating a maiden major victory in the not too distant future.